well mate iv'e been watching since 79 and i'm still waiting for the smooth !

not that keen on the smooth like a decent hand pulled one myself

obviously i am considerably younger than Yao !!!!!!!!!!

Any news anyone?

Had a quick look on the RFL's website and it says he will be given between a 1-4 game ban, the decision is being made today but there's nothing on there yet.

Alker and Nash also had incidents from Friday's game that were looked at but neither were charged.

for anyone who dosent know address will find result here later http://www.therfl.co.uk/about/disciplin ... hp?id=1366

for anyone who dosent know address will find result here later http://www.therfl.co.uk/about/disciplin ... hp?id=1366

Taken from the Sporting Life website


STAPLETON BANNED

Salford's Craig Stapleton has been suspended for one match after being sent off for foul and abusive language following his side's defeat by Catalans Dragons last Friday.

Prop Stapleton, who has also been fined £300, was dismissed by referee Phil Bentham for comments made soon after the final hooter of the engage Super League clash at The Willows.

Salford were beaten 18-16 after a last-minute try from Casey McGuire.

Stapleton, 30, who is leaving the club at the end of the season, will miss the Reds' trip to Harlequins on Saturday.

Coach Shaun McRae said: "We don't condone it any way. You can think what you want, but don't say it."

Think hes very fortunate to be honest. Could have been 4.

I agree with you 'Early Bath'

Here's hoping 'Stapo' finishes the season on a high now before he returns home.

As I have eluded to on another thread, I can't condone what Stapo said but is it not about time refs were also made answerable. Bentham was awful on Friday and yet he is not answerable to anyone. This is his job. Is it not time he was made to get better at it or face disciplinary action like the rest of us would.